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NYT Spelling Bee

January 29, 2026

T
E
G
H
L
O
Y

Puzzle Statistics

29
Total Words
125
Total Points
1
Pangrams
7
Letters

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About This Puzzle

Welcome to the complete solution guide for the New York Times Spelling Bee puzzle from January 29, 2026! This puzzle challenges you to find 29 words using the letters TEGHLOY, with T as the center letter that must appear in every word.

The Spelling Bee is a daily word puzzle where players create words using a set of 7 unique letters arranged in a honeycomb pattern. The center letter must be included in every word, and each word must be at least 4 letters long. This puzzle contains 1 pangrams - special words that use all 7 letters.

Looking for today's answers? Our complete solution reveals all words organized by length, with pangrams highlighted. The total possible score for this puzzle is 125 points.

🔤 Tips & Strategies for Solving Spelling Bee

1. Start with the Center Letter

Remember that the center letter (T) must appear in every word. Start by brainstorming words that prominently feature this letter.

2. Look for Common Endings

Try adding common suffixes like -ING, -ED, -ER, -LY to your base words. Many puzzles include multiple forms of the same root word.

3. Hunt for Pangrams

Pangrams use all 7 letters and give bonus points. They're often longer, compound words, or less common terms. Don't give up on finding all 1 pangrams!

4. Think of Word Families

If you find one word, think of related words. For example, if you find "BOOK", look for "BOOKS", "BOOKED", "BOOKING".

5. Use Letter Frequency

Some letters appear more frequently than others. Build around common letters and don't forget about less obvious combinations.

All 29 Answers (125 Points)

4-Letter Words (12)

GELT
GOTH
HOLT
HOOT
LOOT
TELL
THEE
THEY
TOLL
TOOL
TOOT
TOTE

5-Letter Words (6)

ETHYL
HOTEL
HOTLY
LOTTO
TEETH
TOOTH

6-Letter Words (6)

EYELET
GHETTO
TEETHE
TOGGLE
TOOTHY
TOOTLE

7-Letter Words (1)

OTOLOGY

8-Letter Words (3)

EYETEETH
EYETOOTH
THEOLOGY 🌟

9-Letter Words (1)

TELEOLOGY